The moth isLepidoptera SphaeridaeinsectThe general name of.Lepidoptera(Lepidoptera)Sphaeridae(Sphingidae) Insects.Global distribution.Strong body.The abdomen is spindle shaped, and the ends of the antennae are hooked.ForewingNarrow and long, with small hind wings,Wingspan5 〜 20 cm (2 〜 8 inches).Many species give flowers when sucking nectar (such asorchid、Petunia hybrida)pollination。
It has a well-developed beak, which is comparable to other moths. It has strong flying power and is the fastest insect in the world to flap its wings. In just one second, its wings vibrate for more than 1000 times.
Some species have migration habits.Acherontia atropos is common in Europe andAfrica；The beak is short, and the back of the chest has skeleton shaped lines. It often feeds on honey from the hive;It can force air out of the tongue, thus making a chirping noise;Larvae can make a unique popping sound.The moth larva generally eats leaves, has a smooth body and characteristic tail horn, so it is popularly known as hornworm.North AmericaOfTobacco moth(Protoparce sexta) andManduca quinquemaculata (P. quinquemaculata) harms tobaccotomatoAnd potatoes;Its larvae are green and can reach 10 cm (4 inches) in length.Moth velvetbraconid(Apanteles congregatus) parasitizes in its larvae and can be used forBiological control。The moth is inSoil chamberIn or on the ground cocoon pupation.
Lepidoptera1 family.The body is large, the front wing is large and long, the wing tip angle is sharpWinged reinHewing rein hook, thick antennae, hooked at the endMoths。The undergraduate insects are commonly called moths.It is distributed worldwide, mainly in the tropics.More than 1000 species are known all over the world, and about 150 species are known in China.It has a well-developed beak, which is comparable to that of ordinary moths. It has strong flying power and often flies among flowers to get honey.Most kinds of night activities, a few day activities.larvaIt is plump, cylindrical, smooth, and has many grains.There is one in the middle of the back of the 8th abdominal segmentGluteal angleThe fifth and sixth energy-saving activities of the pupa are as follows:Gluteal spine。The pupal beak is prominent, which is different from that of the body in vitro.adultIt can make a little sound, and the larvae can alsoMaxillaRubbing makes a noise.
